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DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
SUMMER 2016
INSTRUCTOR
OFFICE
KEH 3225
OFFICE HOURS
TELEPHONE
christian-constanda@utulsa.edu
HOME PAGE
http://www.ens.utulsa.edu/consta
PREREQUISITES
DESCRIPTION
This course provides the required background knowledge of differential equations for
scientists and engineers in their studies and later professional careers. Topics covered
include first-order equations (linear, separable, homogeneous, Bernoulli, Riccati, exact), linear equations of second and higher order (homogeneous and nonhomogeneous,
the methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters, Cauchy-Euler
equations), systems of linear equations (the eigenvalue-eigenvector technique, stability of solutions, phase-plane analysis), the Laplace transformation method for linear
equations and systems, and applications to models of real-life processes and phenomena.
TEXTBOOK
HOMEWORK
All the questions in the book are considered homework questions. Students are
strongly advised to attempt them all. Homework will not be collected or graded.
GRADING
There will be three 100-minute, 100-point class tests, on June 2, June 13, and June
24, during the normal class time. The average score of these tests will determine the
final grade. No additional work will be available for extra credit.
MAKEUPS
No makeup tests will be given, nor will such be administered on days and/or at times
other than those specified above. A missed test will automatically attract a score of 0.
In exceptional circumstances, when a test is missed for valid reasons (such as illness,
justified by an appropriate medical certificate indicating that the student is unfit to
sit the test, and notified to the instructor before the start of the test; or attendance
at a professional conferencesupported by a note to this effect from the member of
faculty responsible for the students participation at that event), a makeup might be
considered at the discretion of the instructor. No makeup will be given for travel
home booked for the day of a test (or earlier).
DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities recognized by the Center for Student Academic Support
may be allowed, on production of a letter to this effect from the Center, to take the
tests in the Center, on the same dates and starting at the same time as the regular
tests.
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ATTENDANCE
MISCONDUCT
The University of Tulsa, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, and Department
of Mathematics policies on academic misconduct will be strictly followed.